# Holland Sentinel - Holland, MI — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and breaking alerts for your community. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holland-sentinel-holland-mi/id428411441 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 408 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more
- Released: 2011-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holland-sentinel-holland-mi/id428411441/reviews.md

## What is Holland Sentinel?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Holland Sentinel app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.hollandsentinel.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.hollandsentinel.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.hollandsentinel.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news alerts
- Sports coverage
- Streamlined reading experience
- Customizable text size and night mode
- Offline reading
- Digital eNewspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #192 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of Holland Sentinel?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📰 Quality local journalism and balanced reporting
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick app loading and reliable performance
- 📍 Comprehensive local news coverage
- ✍️ Strong editorial and opinion sections
- 🔄 Frequent content updates
- 📱 Convenient way to stay informed on-the-go

**Cons**

- 🐛 Subscription recognition failures after payment
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 💳 Billing problems and refund difficulties
- 📵 App crashes and freezes regularly
- 🚫 Forced phone-only cancellation policy
- 📊 Poor customer service responsiveness
- 💰 High subscription costs relative to content value
- 🎯 Inconsistent app vs. web platform experience
- 📰 Outdated content and slow updates
- 🎨 Cluttered interface with excessive ads
- 📱 iPhone-only app (no iPad version)
- 🔇 Interrupts music/podcast playback
- 📄 Confusing paywall and article limit system

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subscription not recognized after successful payment
- Login credentials not accepted despite working on website
- App fails to load or crashes on startup
- Purchase restoration feature not functioning
- Article access denied despite active subscription
- App randomly switches between app and web view
- Obituaries section not synced with website listings
- Article limit notifications appear without subscription info
- iOS 6 compatibility issues blocking app access
- Music playback interrupted when app opens
- Inconsistent article counts and paywall behavior

**Most requested features**

- Bookmark and favorite articles functionality
- National news integration
- Improved obituaries section with better navigation
- Search and archive content access
- iPad-optimized version
- Ability to cancel subscription in-app
- Customizable news feed (sports not default)
- Better article categorization and organization
- Reduced advertisement frequency for paid subscribers
- Full digital paper access with subscription

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holland-sentinel-holland-mi/id428411441/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Holland news

*2026-04-10*

Enjoy being able to know what is going on in Holland in an easy to use electronic platform.

### 3/5 — Enewspaper

*2025-07-20, version 8.1.0*

Will not load!

### 5/5 — My hometown paper

*2025-07-03*

I enjoy reading local news and the Holland Sentinel does a great job!

### 3/5 — App is great, view of actual paper does not function properly.

*2025-06-02*

I can’t tell the difference between the app and the format where I actually see the newspaper randomly it shunts me to either or of these two and I find the app delightful whereas the weird page that gives you supposed access to reading the paper is terrible. I believe that may have something to do with USA today in Ganet. I’m so sad this paper is such a wonderful paper. I would love to subscribe to it and get the paper addition or actually just get the app, but it doesn’t appear that this is possible. I’ve also had problems with customer service, which isn’t to do with this app, but don’t even bother to try and call them. That’s a joke

### 5/5 — A Staple

*2025-05-03*

I enjoy reading balanced news stories about my hometown. I’m sticking with the Sentinel.

### 1/5 — Sentinel app

*2025-02-17, version 8.0.0*

This app is terrible compared to the previous.  No useful info.  As such I’m going to cancel my subscription.

### 1/5 — Booo! Holland Sentinel!

*2024-12-16, version 7.13.3*

The Pizza Quest story being available to all has the potential to help a family that has experienced significant loss! To limit its access is just wrong!

### 5/5 — Holland SENTINEL

*2024-06-12, version 7.9.1*

Great online publication

### 5/5 — Local information

*2024-03-19*

I especially like the editorial section. It usually thingives me something to think about.

### 5/5 — Worthy App for Quality Journalism

*2024-01-05*

App is intuitive and reliable. This is how any app should work.

Content is excellent; a rare example of good local journalism.

Well done.

**Developer response:** Hello, If you purchased a subscription through an app store you will need to link your app purchase in order to have full access to our desktop and mobile website, in addition to our app. If you do not link your subscription you will not be able to access unlimited stories, subscriber-only content, and the e-Edition on our desktop and mobile website and e-Edition app. Once you have created your account, please use these credentials to sign in on our desktop or mobile website for full access to your subscriber benefits. To link your subscription, please follow the directions below: iOS Open our app that you purchased a subscription for, Click on the settings (gear) icon in the top right corner of the screen, Click "Create Account" and follow the instructions to make a profile. Once you have created your account, please use these credentials to sign in on our desktop or mobile website for full access to your subscriber benefits. If that does not resolve your issue, please visit us at www.myusatodaynetwork.com, select your state and then your specific publication. Our technical support team is available ready and eager to assist via your preferred service channel. Please note, if you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you can manage your subscription on your mobile device or by contacting the originating service provider for assistance. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Holland Sentinel

### What kind of news does the Holland Sentinel app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters to your community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, and comprehensive sports coverage from high school to professional levels. It also provides breaking news alerts and weather updates.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature offers a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also provides access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, expanding your reading options.

### How does the subscription model work?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

### Can I customize my reading experience?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode for easier reading in low light, and reading content offline. These features enhance usability and accessibility.

### What are the benefits of real-time notifications?

You can receive real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts tailored to your interests. This ensures you stay informed about the most important and timely information relevant to you.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-25

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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